2013 · 11 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2013 Toyota Prius Plus MOT pass rate and common faults

377 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 377 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  7. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.1%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps1.1%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics15.9%
  2. Suspension6.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  4. Brakes3.7%
  5. Tyres3.2%
  6. Body & chassis0.8%
  7. Steering0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.2%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Toyota Prius Plus?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2013 Toyota Prius Plus cars passed their MOT first time, across 377 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Prius Plus?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Toyota Prius Plus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).